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Installation Procedure

  1. Place the steering gear in position.

    Guide the stub shaft into the Cardan joint assembly by lining up the marks made at removal.

    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Install the steering gear to the frame bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolts to 135 N.m (100 lb ft).

  3. Install the pitman arm. Refer to the PITMAN ARM REPLACEMENT in Steering Linkage.
  4. Install the intermediate shaft.
  5. Remove the plugs and the caps from the steering gear and the hoses.
  6. Install the hoses to the steering gear.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the hose connection to 28 N.m (20 lb ft).

  7. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Bleeding the Power Steering System 
    Fig 1: Steering Gear & Retaining Bolt
    G01585497Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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